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UNICA 2011 - LUXEMBOURG
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UNICA is about bringing people togetherUNICA was established to bring together people from different countries through their shared enthusiasm for amateur film. Its aim is to encourage peace between nations. Although we often think of the week long event as a "festival" or "competition" it is officially known as a "congress" - a coming together. |
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  Quite unexpectedly, the sun was sizzling which
made Luxembourg city very attractive and very warm.
Most events took place in the Theatre des Capucins. The building was originally built to house Capucin monks, but later saw use as a warehouse, barracks and now a theatre for experimental performance. It is gradually being improved, but sadly for us the air-conditioning system was scheduled for fitting in 2012! The balcony gave an excellent view of subtitles (mainly in English) but was like having a free sauna thrown into the cinema experience. The films were pretty hot too. There were few that did not please the audience and many which excited good-natured discussion in the breaks. |
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| The optional opening and closing banquets are a chance to get together with friends and to meet new people, as are all the meal breaks during the week and especially the outings. In Luxembourg we had a full day outing, first visiting that part of the city which houses the international institutions, going on to a former heavy-industry area being converted to a museum and shopping centre, having a boat trip on the Moselle River and ending the day at a restaurant and wine-cellar. | ||
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UNICA 2011: Intro | Special, Gold & Silver winners | The Bronze winners | Diplomas of Honour | DVD set | Films online
Previous UNICA Festivals | UNICA 2012 - first glimpse
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